| Title |
Identification of Spatial Characteristics of Collatech Space Using Transformed Pattern Language |
| Authors |
유준아(Yu, Jun-ah) ; 민아람(Min, Deedee Aram) ; 장순각(Jang, Soon-Gak) |
| DOI |
http://doi.org/10.14774/JKIID.2022.31.1.133 |
| Keywords |
Collatech; Spatial Characteristics. Pattern Language; Network Analysis |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this study is to analyze and visualize thespatial characteristics of Collatechs, social leisure space for the elderly. For this, the network of pattern language was analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The study was conducted through a series of literature reviews, interviews, and network analysis using Ghepi. First, the Collatech cases were decomposed and reconstructed into small units called patterns. Patterns selected from the 253 original patterns suggested by Alexander were used or transformed, and new patterns were added. Next, a pattern language network diagram was constructed. Finally, the spatial characteristics of the Collatechs were analyzed by a thorough examination of the networks. The results of the network analysis are as follows. According to the betweenness centrality analysis of 47 patterns (13 original patterns, 14 transformed patterns, and 20 added patterns), ‘Stage(255)’, ‘Paths And Goals(120)’, ‘Sequence Of Sitting Spaces(142)’, ‘Space Arrangement Considering Privacy(127)’ showed high betweenness centrality values meaning the main patterns within the network of pattern language.
CONCLUSION: Based on the results of the network analysis, we are able to describe the spatial and functional characteristics of Collatechs from four perspectives: stage, the discussion on the characteristics of the Collatech space is as follows. The stage of Collatech (i) is not only a “dance space”, but also serves as a space for rest by seats arranged along the wall of the stage (ii) serves as intermediary space by being connected to the waiting room or store directly. (iii) makes the elderly on the stage feel like they are in a short corridor through such furniture and space arrangement. |